Pizzeria Libretto, Ossington
32 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Libretto draws recommendations across Toronto for Neapolitan-style pizza, including vegan margherita and mushroom pies. Not all of those experiences are at Ossington. A commenter specifically praises Ossington's pizza but dislikes the renovated setting. Another diner recommends the brand for eating in, and a separate fan describes it as dependable. The criticism includes reports of declining quality, expensive slices and crusts that did not meet expectations.
Address
Bar Libretto, 221 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8, Canada
At a glance
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Beginning-Falcon865 in r/askTO · Jan 2024
Picks this Neapolitan-style place near the arena as the pre-game pizza.
- Recommendsu/Brave_Cauliflower_90 in r/askTO · Nov 2026variety
Recommends Pizzeria Libretto for its vegan margherita.
- Recommendsu/Alex_416 in r/askTO · Jun 2026taste
Rates the pizza highly, but regrets no longer being able to eat it.
- Recommendsu/rymenhild in r/askTO · Jun 2026taste
Remembers the pizza as a personal city favourite.
- Caveatu/tangmichael88 in r/askTO · Sep 2025consistency
Confirms the chain still operates, but says quality has dropped quickly and it is overpriced.
- Recommendsu/Reelair in r/askTO · Sep 2025taste
Asks whether it still exists; remembers liking the pizza there in the past.
- Recommendsu/Short-Meal4752 in r/askTO · Nov 2026taste
Calls the vegan margherita a favourite and praises the tangy sauce and light vegan cheese.
- Mixedu/AtTheRogersCup2022 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025taste
Asks if Libretto has declined; says it was excellent earlier, though in a different style.
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- Mixedu/Sea_Experience_1522 in r/askTO · May 2025price
Says the slice is tasty but pricey, citing a past pepperoni purchase.
- Recommendsu/HunterRose05 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2025taste
Calls Pizza Libretto's mushroom pie amazing.
- Recommendsu/shoresy99 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Lists this pizzeria among suggestions, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/MezzMezzrow1138 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026ambience
Loves the atmosphere, which is comfortable yet lively, with great service and good food.
- Recommendsu/notyourgirlhoney in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2025
Lists it among three suggested picks with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/itmeMEEPMEEP in r/askTO · May 2025
Names Libretto at Queens Cross as an answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/LongjumpingMacaron76 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026taste
Says the slow-fermented dough is among the best they have ever eaten.
- Recommendsu/JPenguinCA in r/askTO · Sep 2025taste
Says past visits to Libretto were good, though that was years ago.
- Recommendsu/-super-hans in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025
Rated it 8 out of 10 within a list of places.
- Caveatu/WeekSevere2634 in r/FoodToronto · May 2025consistency
Says Libretto was great before a sale, now below average.
- Recommendsu/Epic-Yawn in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Names a Libretto branch near Danforth and Pape as a dine-in answer.
- Recommendsu/man_on_hill in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024taste
Says they love this place but notes it is not especially cheap.
- Recommendsu/himynameis_ in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026
Says they enjoyed Pizzeria Libretto too, listing it alongside Badiali.
- Recommendsu/ghostfacekillbrah in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Says the pizza is excellent, rarely criticized, and especially loved for its Neapolitan style.
- Recommendsu/ElectricLarry in r/askTO · Apr 2026
Lists it as a recommended pizza spot.
- Mixedu/StateMountain6707 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026ambience
Pizza is excellent, but a past renovation made the Ossington branch feel worse.
- Recommendsu/Smart-Ferret-1826 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025
Includes Libretto in their personal top five.
- Recommendsu/LockDue9383 in r/askTO · Sep 2025
Loves Libretto and calls it excellent and fairly priced.
- Caveatu/PurpleCaterpillar82 in r/askTO · Sep 2025consistency
Loved it long ago, but a visit a few years back felt weak and the crust changed; not returned.
- Recommendsu/glutenfreebanking in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Recalls enjoying its pizza over several years.
- Recommendsu/Altinvfinance in r/askTO · Oct 2026
Has been choosing Pizza Libretto on Ossington for the west side lately.
- Caveatu/sanjit_ps in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025taste
First-hand: found Libretto awful, citing an overcooked crust that led them to send food back.
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